Sixth Bridge Collapse In Bihar In 10-Day Span, Latest Incident Comes From Thakurganj
Bihar Bridge Collapse: Bihar witnessed yet another bridge collapse on Sunday, marking the sixth such incident in just ten days. The bridge in Thakurganj block succumbed to rising water levels in the Bund River following heavy rains, causing it to sink by a foot and crack, rendering it too dangerous for use.
The bridge, located in Khoshi Dangi village of Patharia panchayat, was constructed in 2007-2008 with funds from the MP budget of the then MP Md Tasleemuddin of Thakurganj. Today, it failed to withstand the pressure of the swollen river, NDTV reported.
Connecting several panchayats, the bridge's potential complete collapse would severely affect around 60,000 people, as per NDTV's report. This incident follows the collapse of an under-construction bridg...